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Improved conditions for fluid separations in microchannels, capillary-driven fluid separations, and laminated devices capable of separating fluids

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AU2002363963A1
AU2002363963A1 AU2002363963A AU2002363963A AU2002363963A1 AU 2002363963 A1 AU2002363963 A1 AU 2002363963A1 AU 2002363963 A AU2002363963 A AU 2002363963A AU 2002363963 A AU2002363963 A AU 2002363963A AU 2002363963 A1 AU2002363963 A1 AU 2002363963A1
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Ward E. Tegrotenhuis
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Abstract

Methods of separating fluids using capillary forces and/or improved conditions for are disclosed. The improved methods may include control of the ratio of gas and liquid Reynolds numbers relative to the Suratman number. Also disclosed are wick-containing, laminated devices that are capable of separating fluids.
AU2002363963A 2001-12-05 2002-12-04 Improved conditions for fluid separations in microchannels, capillary-driven fluid separations, and laminated devices capable of separating fluids Abandoned AU2002363963A1 (en)

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